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Kornerupine and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Kornerupine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.45  
2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on {110}  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Kornerupine and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kornerupine and Polyhalite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Kornerupine and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Kornerupine and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kornerupine and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kornerupine and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kornerupine is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.

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